ΚΟΛΑΚΕΙΑΙΣ, κολακειαις
KOLAKEIAIS, kolakeiais
Sounds Like: koh-lah-KAY-ahs
Translations: (to) flattery, (to) adulation, (to) blandishments
From the root: ΚΟΛΑΚΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to flattery, adulation, or obsequious behavior. It describes insincere praise or excessive compliments given to someone, often for personal gain or to curry favor. It is typically used in a negative sense, implying a lack of genuine respect or honesty.
Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2850 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
From the same root
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